Staff Nurse - Hemodialysis Outpatient (90%)
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Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
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Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
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Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
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Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
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Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
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Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan.
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Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
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Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
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Follows universal precautions
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. 12-hour shifts with varying start times (0430; 0500;0530;0600;0700;0900). Holiday coverage as needed
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
Location: University Campus - Travel required to dialysis off site and main campus unit
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
- General computer skills are required.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
- If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
- Previous RN inpatient experience or recent internship on an inpatient unit is desired.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.
- Experience with Gambro Phoenix dialysis machines is desired.
- 1 year recent medical/surgical RN experience.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
